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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVINTAGE MARKETPLACE - BASIC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - BDR180024 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESVintage Marketplace, Fort Collins, Colorado LOCKWOOD ARCHITECTS, INC., 415 E. Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 970.493.1023 Page 1 of 4 8 August, 2018 City of Fort Collins Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 N College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Vintage Marketplace, 6520 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES: Introduction • This is a request for a Change-of-Use from an A2 occupancy (restaurant/bar) to an M occupancy (mercantile) at 6520 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. • The property, 69,460s.f. (1.59 acres), is currently zoned CG - General Commercial, in the City of Fort Collins, which allows the proposed use. The Change-of-Use has triggered the need for a Minor Amendment and Development Review. • Phasing: This is a single phase project. It is the intent to complete any required improvements immediately, as a single phase, once approved. • Ownership: The current and continued ownership of the property and proposed development is: 6520 S College Ave, LLC Contact: Kimberly Mary Address: 4045 Stoney Creek Dr., Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 • The proposed development will provide additional retail space and shopping opportunities to the community. It is anticipated that the majority of potential tenants will be those marketing and selling antiques and vintage items. • The existing building is approximately 8,031 square feet in size. No additions or expansions to the building are anticipated. Interior remodeling is planned including Fire Containment areas in lieu of fire sprinklers. • Additional Right-of-Way and easements along College Avenue and Aran Street have been provided for via a new plat. • Since there are no planned exterior changes to the existing building Architectural Elevations are not provided. • At conceptual review it was determined that a Transportation Impact Analysis was not required and therefore is not provided. • All utilities for the site are existing, therefore no Utility Plans are provided. • There are no significant changes proposed to the site, parking, or pervious surfaces; therefore, no Drainage & Erosion Control Reports are provided. • Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis: The proposed occupancy will not require the use of toxic chemicals. Only common household cleaners and such are anticipated. Site Planning & Landscaping • Tree Planting Standard - The project cannot provide trees as required as per city standards, in the parkway located along College Avenue since that construction will not take place in the near future. However, the owner has agreed to payment in lieu of construction for future improvements on College Avenue and Aran. • Parking lot is existing with existing striping. Additional landscape buffer is proposed to the northern edge of the parking lot and at an additional planter, improving the current landscape. • Tree Protection and Replacement – There are no significant existing trees to be protected. • Bicycle Parking - Bicycle parking spaces are required to be provided. It is the intent for the project to provide the required bike parking spaces under an existing covered front patio space, which should satisfy the “covered bike parking” requirement. Vintage Marketplace, Fort Collins, Colorado LOCKWOOD ARCHITECTS, INC., 415 E. Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 970.493.1023 Page 2 of 4 • Walkways - Directness and continuity. With no new construction planning in the near future on College Avenue, a direct connection is not possible at this time. However, a direct connection is desirable and planned for at the time College Avenue is improved. • Direct On-Site Access to Pedestrian and Bicycle Destinations – Again, with College Avenue improvements yet to be constructed the current situation is what it is. • Transportation Impact Study – It has been determined by city staff that a TIS is not required for this proposed development. • Access and Parking Lot Requirement – It is proposed that the current parking lot is to be utilized pretty much as is, with the exceptions of blocking off access and parking beyond the new ROW at College Avenue and preventing parking beyond any paved areas to the east. • Trash and Recycling Enclosures – A fenced enclosure is proposed to accommodate the collection, separation, storage, loading and pickup of recyclable materials and trash. It is proposed to be adequate, convenient, and functionally located to the rear of the existing building. • Emergency Access – Basic emergency access is available from College Avenue onto the site and into the parking lot. Emergency access at a length less than150 feet, dead-ending at the north and west sides of the building are provided. 150 foot hose lengths from the fire apparatus can access all sides of the building. These emergency access lanes are proposed as Emergency Access Easements and are included on the proposed plat. The overall building height is less than 30’ (1 story) and will be provided with fire containment areas in lieu of an approved NFPA 13 sprinkler system. • There are no existing wetlands within the development. Parking • The project will utilize the existing off-street automobile parking spaces and striping as much as possible. One primary access point into the lot is provided from College Avenue. Traffic Impact • A Traffic Impact Study has not been required by city staff and is not provided. Architecture • The existing building will be utilized as is, with only interior remodeling proposed. Schedule • The intent for the single phase of construction is to complete the proposed improvement as soon as approval to do so is obtained. (i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan: This proposal meets the applicable City Plan Principles and Policies: Economic Health Principle EH 4: The City will encourage the redevelopment of strategic areas within the community as defined in the Community and Neighborhood Livability and Neighborhood Principles and Policies. Policy EH 4.1 - Prioritize Targeted Redevelopment Areas Policy EH 4.2 - Reduce Barriers to Infill Development and Redevelopment This property is intended to be re-branded to a new retail use instead of the prior restaurant/bar use. This proposed use is consistent with other established retail uses in the immediate area to the north. Principle LIV 10: The city’s streetscapes will be designed with consideration to the visual character and the experience of users and adjacent properties. Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves will contribute to the character, form, and scale of the city. Vintage Marketplace, Fort Collins, Colorado LOCKWOOD ARCHITECTS, INC., 415 E. Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 970.493.1023 Page 3 of 4 Policy LIV 10.2 - Incorporate Street Trees Policy LIV 10.5 - Retrofit Existing Streetscapes The project will contribute to the enhancement of improvements to College Avenue and Aran Street by providing payment in lieu of construction. This will contribute to providing needed street improvements including street trees along these future improvements. Principle LIV 14: Require quality and ecologically sound landscape design practices for all public and private development projects throughout the community. Policy LIV 14.2 - Promote Functional Landscape Policy LIV 14.3 - Design Low Maintenance Landscapes This project will improve the landscape of the existing property and will incorporate the use of xeriscape principles promoting a functional and low maintenance landscape. Transportation Principle T10: Using transit will be a safe, affordable, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities. Policy T 10.1 - Transit Stops There are existing transit stops near the site within walking distance. Principle T11: Bicycling will be a safe, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities The current conditions do not promote this principle, however, the project will contribute to the idea of Fort Collins residents utilizing alternative modes of transportation, public transportation, and to the access to bike lanes and sidewalks adjacent to this site, where none currently exist, via payment in lieu of construction for these future improvements. (ii) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. There are no wetlands or significant natural habitats within the boundaries of the site. (iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. The owner will own and operate the existing building and site as a sole ownership, private enterprise. There are no public open spaces associated with this property. (iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses. There will be multiple retail spaces available for rent to vendors. Full time and part time employees would include one cashier and one associate. (v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. The rationale behind Vintage Marketplace is to provide vendors of vintage and antique merchandise a venue to market and sell their items, and provide customers with a positive shopping experience. (vi) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, Vintage Marketplace, Fort Collins, Colorado LOCKWOOD ARCHITECTS, INC., 415 E. Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 970.493.1023 Page 4 of 4 the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. No other variances are anticipated. (vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. There are not existing wetlands, natural habitats or features currently located on site. (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. No neighborhood was required or held. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. The project is called Vintage Marketplace (formerly referred to as 6520 S College Ave at Conceptual Review).